USWNT's injury crisis gets even worse! Catarina Macario goes off in Chelsea's demolition of Man Utd in WSL title decider

The USWNT have suffered a blow as star striker Catarina Macario was withdrawn with an injury during Chelsea's WSL title decider.

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• Chelsea taking on Man Utd in WSL finale
• Macario withdrawn at 2-0 up
• Could impact USWNT involvement at Olympics

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Chelsea stormed into a two-goal lead at Manchester United on the final day of the WSL season but had to withdraw Macario 41 minutes in. It was a blow for Emma Hayes' side despite their dominant position as the title was likely to come down to goal difference with the Blues and Manchester City level on points.

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• WHAT CHELSEA SAID

  The club's official X account posted about the incident. Macario was replaced by Sjoeke Nusken, who got on the scoresheet two minutes after entering the pitch.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  With the season coming to an end, Macario's injury is not the end of the world for Chelsea. However, the 24-year-old is likely to be called up by Emma Hayes when she takes over as USWNT boss in the summer, but may now miss out if her injury is serious.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MACARIO?

  Macario has enjoyed her first season in England with the reigning champions but has only made eight WSL appearances. Injuries have kept her sidelined for a large period of the season but she will be hoping to work on her fitness so she can make even more of an impact for the Blues in 2024-25.